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Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant in Paddington, London, offering immersive dining experiences in the heart of Central London. Ayllu combines Nikkei flavours serving sushi, sharing plates and cocktails to eat in or takeaway. Guests enjoy live music dinners, samba bottomless brunch, private dining and sharing tasting menus, making Ayllu one of the best restaurants in Paddington for food, drinks, and atmosphere.
Sophisticated restaurant offering Peruvian cuisine with Japanese influences, plus cocktails.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Central, 25 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EY, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 8054 0385
Website: https://www.ayllu.co.uk/
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Reservations: ayllu.co.ukopentable.co.uk
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Reviews
Vanessa Drevenakova
One of the best hidden gems in London! The food was amazing and delicious, fish very delicate and so fresh! Every dish we tried had unique flavours. The staff were super friendly and attentive. I would like to highlight Fab who was excellent waiter and made us feel so comfortable and welcome. The atmosphere is ambient and they have live music. We loved our evening here and will definitely come back!
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The place absolutely blew us away! The moment we walked in, the cosy, elegant vibe made the whole evening feel special. The mix of Peruvian and Japanese flavours is honestly a dream — every dish was beautifully presented and full of fresh, bold flavours.
The kids had the best time — they loved the juicy steaks and chicken, and even the fresh sushi was a big hit! The truffle rolls were unforgettable, the mains were cooked to perfection, and the desserts tasted like pure art.
The team were so warm and welcoming, especially with families, and watching the chef make the sushi rolls right in front of us was such a fun moment for the kids.
If you’re looking for affordable fine dining with a unique twist, Ayllu is definitely a must-visit. We’ll 100% be coming back! Thanks to Foysal for an excellent costumer service.
… moreThe kids had the best time — they loved the juicy steaks and chicken, and even the fresh sushi was a big hit! The truffle rolls were unforgettable, the mains were cooked to perfection, and the desserts tasted like pure art.
The team were so warm and welcoming, especially with families, and watching the chef make the sushi rolls right in front of us was such a fun moment for the kids.
If you’re looking for affordable fine dining with a unique twist, Ayllu is definitely a must-visit. We’ll 100% be coming back! Thanks to Foysal for an excellent costumer service.
Jenifaaa
I visited Ayllu for my birthday dinner after wanting to come here for over a year. The social media posts made it look like exactly my kind of place, great atmosphere, good vibes, and quality food which is why this experience was so disappointing.
To start, parking was a nightmare, which already set a slightly frustrating tone. On arrival, the restaurant is led downstairs near the toilets, which felt odd and unwelcoming. There was no real customer service, no warmth, no engagement, and nothing that made it feel like a special occasion.
We ordered a selection of wagyu, black cod, ceviche, tiradito, sashimi, and scallops. Unfortunately, the food was below par overall. Much of it was tasteless, particularly the ceviche, which was extremely disappointing given that it’s a key part of the menu.
The worst part of the evening was that one of the ceviches was clearly off. It had a strong, unpleasant fishy smell and tasted wrong. All three of us tried it, and each bite was inconsistent, some tasted extremely rank, others smelled bad which strongly suggests old and new portions had been mixed together.
When we raised this with the waiter, the response was simply whether we wanted it replaced or taken off the bill. There was no concern, no apology, and no acknowledgment of the seriousness of serving off raw fish.
By 1am, my flatmate was nauseous, and I have been sick today, which is deeply concerning and completely unacceptable.
For a restaurant of this reputation and price point, this experience fell far below expectations not just in food quality, but in service, care, and basic food safety. What should have been a memorable birthday dinner was instead a regrettable experience.
I won’t be returning.
… moreTo start, parking was a nightmare, which already set a slightly frustrating tone. On arrival, the restaurant is led downstairs near the toilets, which felt odd and unwelcoming. There was no real customer service, no warmth, no engagement, and nothing that made it feel like a special occasion.
We ordered a selection of wagyu, black cod, ceviche, tiradito, sashimi, and scallops. Unfortunately, the food was below par overall. Much of it was tasteless, particularly the ceviche, which was extremely disappointing given that it’s a key part of the menu.
The worst part of the evening was that one of the ceviches was clearly off. It had a strong, unpleasant fishy smell and tasted wrong. All three of us tried it, and each bite was inconsistent, some tasted extremely rank, others smelled bad which strongly suggests old and new portions had been mixed together.
When we raised this with the waiter, the response was simply whether we wanted it replaced or taken off the bill. There was no concern, no apology, and no acknowledgment of the seriousness of serving off raw fish.
By 1am, my flatmate was nauseous, and I have been sick today, which is deeply concerning and completely unacceptable.
For a restaurant of this reputation and price point, this experience fell far below expectations not just in food quality, but in service, care, and basic food safety. What should have been a memorable birthday dinner was instead a regrettable experience.
I won’t be returning.
duckW
Before we came into the restaurant we were first a little intimidated by the rather fancy look of the restaurant. After we went inside we were immediately walked to the Ayllu part of the restaurant which is downstairs behind a kind of hidden door. First it was a little weird walking down to the bathrooms but after the woman opened the door to where our table was it was kind of exciting.
Inside the ambience was very nice and fancy. Not too loud, calm music and perfect dim lighting. Our waiter Fab greeted us with a bottle of water. A few minutes later we ordered the food. It all tasted fantastic and seemed to be high quality. Especially for the price your 100% getting your moneys worth here. Our waiter was top-notch, very accurate and not pushy at all.
If I ever visit London again I will definitely come by!
… moreInside the ambience was very nice and fancy. Not too loud, calm music and perfect dim lighting. Our waiter Fab greeted us with a bottle of water. A few minutes later we ordered the food. It all tasted fantastic and seemed to be high quality. Especially for the price your 100% getting your moneys worth here. Our waiter was top-notch, very accurate and not pushy at all.
If I ever visit London again I will definitely come by!
Alekon Reviews
The location is hard to find, as the map takes you between buildings. What would help to know is that the restaurant is underneath the Grill Bar. I recommend finding the Grill Bar first, then going downstairs.
We visited for our anniversary, which I mentioned in the notes, and I specifically asked for a quiet table where we wouldn’t be distracted by late arrivals or people passing by. Unfortunately, we were seated right by the door, where people constantly had to squeeze past us.
We also had a limited time to dine, but around 15 minutes were wasted waiting to be served. In addition, there were noticeable delays between courses, and we had to keep trying to get staff’s attention despite the restaurant not being very busy.
… moreWe visited for our anniversary, which I mentioned in the notes, and I specifically asked for a quiet table where we wouldn’t be distracted by late arrivals or people passing by. Unfortunately, we were seated right by the door, where people constantly had to squeeze past us.
We also had a limited time to dine, but around 15 minutes were wasted waiting to be served. In addition, there were noticeable delays between courses, and we had to keep trying to get staff’s attention despite the restaurant not being very busy.
Nenagh Acock Jones
Ate here on a Friday evening to celebrate my Fiancés 30th. The venue itself is stunning, underground so very dark and intimate but well designed, they also had a Spanish guitarist playing which was a nice touch.
The food was incredible, we’ve traveled Peru and Japan and it was very authentic, and took us back to being there. Also, decent veggie and vegan options, which were considerably cheaper than the meat which is always a win in my book.
The staff left a little to be desired. While we were checking in, one of the hosts literally barged me out the way to take the tablet from our host. We also sat for quite a while before being asked about drinks. However when it all arrived it was great, and the staff were helpful once we had spoken to them.
Overall would definitely recommend.
… moreThe food was incredible, we’ve traveled Peru and Japan and it was very authentic, and took us back to being there. Also, decent veggie and vegan options, which were considerably cheaper than the meat which is always a win in my book.
The staff left a little to be desired. While we were checking in, one of the hosts literally barged me out the way to take the tablet from our host. We also sat for quite a while before being asked about drinks. However when it all arrived it was great, and the staff were helpful once we had spoken to them.
Overall would definitely recommend.
M Shöâeè
Excellent food and service. Busy even at 6pm on a Monday.
Between the two of us we ordered the Chicken Karaage, Chicken Bao, Aubergine Bao, Black Cod, Peruvian Fries and Yucas!
Chicken Karaage and the chicken Bao were delicious. The Aubergine was somewhat of a disappointment.
I personally liked the black cod but the taste was too much for my partner.
The fries were normal but the Yucas was nice. Very strong flavours.
… moreBetween the two of us we ordered the Chicken Karaage, Chicken Bao, Aubergine Bao, Black Cod, Peruvian Fries and Yucas!
Chicken Karaage and the chicken Bao were delicious. The Aubergine was somewhat of a disappointment.
I personally liked the black cod but the taste was too much for my partner.
The fries were normal but the Yucas was nice. Very strong flavours.
Aneta W
We came here for the 8 course tasting menu from Virgin experience. The restaurant is beautiful inside but as the weather was good everyone was sitting outside.
We got directed to our table, waited around 15 min for the waiter to come. Nobody passed him information that we have a voucher so that was a first sign of the poor communication. He told us he will check what we have included. For the next 30 min we didn’t hear from him which was very frustrating. We didn’t know if our voucher is sorted, or if they forgot about us. After this time we got our first course. All the food was delicious but it would so much nicer experience and less stressful if there would be any communication from the staff.
I would recommend the experience but their customer service needs to improve.
… moreWe got directed to our table, waited around 15 min for the waiter to come. Nobody passed him information that we have a voucher so that was a first sign of the poor communication. He told us he will check what we have included. For the next 30 min we didn’t hear from him which was very frustrating. We didn’t know if our voucher is sorted, or if they forgot about us. After this time we got our first course. All the food was delicious but it would so much nicer experience and less stressful if there would be any communication from the staff.
I would recommend the experience but their customer service needs to improve.
Sonia G
I had such a wonderful experience at Ayllu Restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the decor was stunning, warm, stylish and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere for a special evening. The service was excellent throughout; our waiter was attentive, friendly and made us feel truly welcome without ever being intrusive.
The food was absolutely incredible. Every dish was full of flavour, beautifully presented and a real celebration of fresh ingredients and creativity. Each course felt thoughtfully prepared and exceeded our expectations.
Altogether it was a fantastic dining experience with amazing food, outstanding service and a beautiful setting. I cannot wait to return and would highly recommend Ayllu to anyone looking for a memorable meal.
… moreThe food was absolutely incredible. Every dish was full of flavour, beautifully presented and a real celebration of fresh ingredients and creativity. Each course felt thoughtfully prepared and exceeded our expectations.
Altogether it was a fantastic dining experience with amazing food, outstanding service and a beautiful setting. I cannot wait to return and would highly recommend Ayllu to anyone looking for a memorable meal.
Amaep Nine
My partner and I went to dinner. We wanted to have a good time, but the place was very noisy. The music was quite loud. I think it was too early to have the music so loud. It was barely 8:00. We couldn’t talk, we were yelling. I understand if it’s 10:00 and the music is loud. It’s fun because you can enjoy it and dance, but not when it’s in the middle of dinner. I think the DJ was excited. The service was friendly, and the food was okay.
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